By Kurt Peterson
CHICAGO, IL (February 16, 2009) – In the most recent election, questions of the candidates’ faiths often came to the fore of national debate. Candidates talked about their religious beliefs as never before in modern politics, and …
Men’s Group Raises $36,000 to Stop Domestic Violence
NORTH EASTON, MA (February 16, 2009) – Despite a difficult economy, the men’s group of Congregational Covenant Church recently raised $36,000 for two agencies assisting battered women.
Pastor Skis with a Different Outlook
DEADWOOD, SD (February 13, 2009) – Jeff Schirle was surprised by what he discovered when he first helped with Ski for Light. The organization teaches those who are visually- or mobility-impaired to ski by pairing them with able-bodied skiers.…
Sermons Requested in Fight Against Poverty
WASHINGTON, DC (February 13, 2009) – Evangelical Covenant Church ministers, as well as preachers of other faith traditions, may submit sermons related to global poverty as part of the ONE Sermon Challenge, which began Wednesday and runs through April …
Service Pending for Blanche Anderson
PLANTATION, FL (February 13, 2009) – The life of Blanche Anderson, 89, will be remembered during the quarterly memorial service on March 22 at Covenant Village of Florida.
Pastor Becomes Proud Grandpa—of Quads
OMAHA, NE (February 12, 2009) – While much of the world was focused on Barack Obama and his inauguration, Rich Moore had four reasons to be preoccupied with another momentous event.
$1 Million Renovation Completed at Oakdale
CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2009) – What started as a plan to replace the carpeting turned into a $1 million renovation of the sanctuary at Oakdale Covenant Church.
CovenantCare at Home Offers New Service in Colorado
SKOKIE, IL (February 12, 2009) – CovenantCare at Home, the home care subsidiary of Covenant Retirement Communities, recently began offering its private home care services at Covenant Village of Colorado, in Westminster.
NPU Retention Remains High
By Matt Enquist
CHICAGO, IL (February 11, 2009) – In spite of the current economic crisis, North Park University (NPU) enjoyed a high student retention rate for the second semester and a growing interest in traditionally strong professional programs.
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Holmgrens Raise Funds for Congolese Refugees
SEATTLE, WA (February 11, 2009) – Kathy Holmgren says she is “blown away” by the U.S. State Department’s decision to grant Medical Teams International (MTI) $594,000 to serve the needs of Congolese refugees in Uganda.
